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Old Sep 24, 2015 | 11:46 AM
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Originally Posted by T&ERun
I'm using stock ported and tapped box with PSC pump. I'm using regular power steering fluid. Will this be a problem? So far with about 300 miles and one day of wheeling I don't see any issues.
I'm pretty sure it's the psc pump psc is all anal about using the swepco stuff. If your using the psc pump you should be fine running swepco power steering fluid. Rams can take either the atf or power steering fluid although I have heard atf drying up the seals in the ram over time but that's no big deal
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Old Dec 9, 2015 | 02:53 AM
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Hey Vette, did Rebel end up installing an aftermarket intake or did they do any major cutting to the stock air box after putting in the PSC reservoir/pump kit in?

.....Nevermind Vette, saw your post on the other thread. Rebel cut into your stock airbox.

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Old Dec 9, 2015 | 07:27 AM
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Originally Posted by VETTETHRET
What A HUGE Difference in control and the way this thing drives on the streer (Big thanks to Bond and Chris at Rebel, excellent customer service as usual). My wheel/Tire set up is real heavy (150lbs per corner). I would hit a rut/pothole or uneven road surface and the front was all over the place. I am running 15.5 wide tires and they would grab every rut and the wheel would jerk around in my hand. Those days are over! I just put on an brand new front end and aligment and the Jeep only has 6k miles so there were no worn out parts. The only downside is it really binds up in slow speed parking. I have to go much slower in parking lots when parking. I assume this is normal? Rebel measured it per WTO directions and we went with a 1.7 ram. The low speed/parking sucks now, but the improvement in daily driving in is well worth it. I am hoping when I get on the rocks it works better than trying to turn the wheel while parking
I have had the WTOR setup on my '09 JKUR w/37" for a couple years now. I run the stock pump plus a Derale dual pass cooler. In my experience you shouldn't have the low speed issue you describe. I'd suggest you do a thorough bleeding of the system and see if the issue goes away. I had best success using PSC's bleeding procedure, see their website. Two other alternatives, 1) with the engine running and a drain pan under the ram, gently loosen one of the ram hose connections just enough to allow fluid to run out. While watching the reservoir level closely let fluid run out until no bubbles are visible, 2) try the vacuum method outlined in the JK FSM. That is, put a vacuum adapter on the reservoir in place of the cap. Apply 20 - 25 in. of vacuum to the reservoir for three minutes. Release. Check & top up the fluid level. Repeat until no bubbles are present.

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Old Dec 9, 2015 | 05:11 PM
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Originally Posted by DJ1
Hey Vette, did Rebel end up installing an aftermarket intake or did they do any major cutting to the stock air box after putting in the PSC reservoir/pump kit in?

.....Nevermind Vette, saw your post on the other thread. Rebel cut into your stock airbox.
I haven't looked at it (Probably should) but they did a tiny bit of cutting. It took a lot of messaging from what they told me but it works.
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Old Dec 9, 2015 | 05:12 PM
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Originally Posted by SoK66
I have had the WTOR setup on my '09 JKUR w/37" for a couple years now. I run the stock pump plus a Derale dual pass cooler. In my experience you shouldn't have the low speed issue you describe. I'd suggest you do a thorough bleeding of the system and see if the issue goes away. I had best success using PSC's bleeding procedure, see their website. Two other alternatives, 1) with the engine running and a drain pan under the ram, gently loosen one of the ram hose connections just enough to allow fluid to run out. While watching the reservoir level closely let fluid run out until no bubbles are visible, 2) try the vacuum method outlined in the JK FSM. That is, put a vacuum adapter on the reservoir in place of the cap. Apply 20 - 25 in. of vacuum to the reservoir for three minutes. Release. Check & top up the fluid level. Repeat until no bubbles are present.

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I may try that because even with the pump it still does it sometimes when I try to turn quickly in parking lot situations. Thank you.
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Old Dec 10, 2015 | 07:23 AM
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A word of caution. If there's air in the system, When bleeding the traditional lock-to-lock way the reservoir will overflow and spew fluid all over. You should pack rags all around the top of the reservoir or you'll be cleaning up the oily, dripping mess for a week. I came up with a trick to ensure no spill. Put an oil fill funnel that just fits into the reservoir opening and tape it in place. The fluid will rise into the funnel, then drain back in without spilling.

Also, don't try bleeding with the cap in place. Makes an even bigger mess. Ask how I know!
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Old Dec 10, 2015 | 07:25 AM
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Originally Posted by SoK66
A word of caution. If there's air in the system, When bleeding the traditional lock-to-lock way the reservoir will overflow and spew fluid all over. You should pack rags all around the top of the reservoir or you'll be cleaning up the oily, dripping mess for a week. I came up with a trick to ensure no spill. Put an oil fill funnel that just fits into the reservoir opening and tape it in place. The fluid will rise into the funnel, then drain back in without spilling.

Also, don't try bleeding with the cap in place. Makes an even bigger mess. Ask how I know!

hahahaha... thanks for the pointer, I will be doing this on Saturday.

Also, you said you're running the stock pump. Did you drill out the port that WTO speaks about or is your pump completely stock? I'm leary of messing with the pump.
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Old Dec 10, 2015 | 10:22 AM
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hahahaha... thanks for the pointer, I will be doing this on Saturday. Also, you said you're running the stock pump. Did you drill out the port that WTO speaks about or is your pump completely stock? I'm leary of messing with the pump.
I have the stock pump, no alteration.
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Old Dec 10, 2015 | 12:19 PM
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Originally Posted by SoK66
I have the stock pump, no alteration.


And one more question. So I've had mine apart long enough (and didn't label the danged houses)... which line goes to the pump and which one goes to the reservoir?

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Old Dec 10, 2015 | 02:39 PM
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A is the return line to your res. B is the pressure line that goes to your pump
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